We are planning to acquire a flat and need a conveyancing solicitor in Pontllanfraith who is on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Leeds Building Society . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Pontllanfraith.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly picked up as part of conveyancing in Pontllanfraith?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Pontllanfraith. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

I am looking for a leasehold apartment up to £245,000 and identified one near me in Pontllanfraith I like with open areas and railway links in the vicinity, the downside is that it's only got 61 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Pontllanfraith for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a home loan the shortness of the lease will likely be an issue. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the existing proprietor has owned the property for at least 2 years you may request that they commence the lease extension formalities and pass it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the existing lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing solicitor about this matter.

I today plan to offer on a house that seems to be perfect, at a reasonable figure which is making it all the more appealing. I have subsequently been informed that it's a leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a leasehold house in Pontllanfraith. Conveyancing solicitors have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

The majority of houses in Pontllanfraith are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local solicitor who is familiar with the area who can assist with the conveyancing process. it is apparent that you are buying in Pontllanfraith so you should seriously consider looking for a Pontllanfraith conveyancing practitioner and check that they have experience in advising on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the landlord’spermission to conduct changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.

I bought a leasehold flat in Pontllanfraith, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2010. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar flats in Pontllanfraith with an extended lease are worth £202,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £60 invoiced annually. The lease runs out on 21st October 2082

With only 57 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to be between £28,500 and £33,000 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

What type of conveyancing matters do Pontllanfraith conveyancing organisations manage?

The majority of Pontllanfraith conveyancing practices will carry out a number of services to domestic and agricultural land proprietors, sellers, first time buyers, landlords and leaseholders including the following:

Domestic sale conveyancing in Pontllanfraith or nationally Property purchase conveyancing in Pontllanfraith and nationwide Drafting bespoke leases for individuals needs Adverse possession claims — advising you if you have a claim to ownership of land in Pontllanfraith through a prolonged period of occupation or whether the property you are acquiring or selling may be affected by such a claim Matrimonial conveyancing countrywide Assisting leaseholder clients buy the freehold interests (enfranchisement) or extend their leases and landlord clients to assist with enfranchisement claims